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By Wells H. Anderson

These articles inform you about technologies and practices that are important for attorneys, law office staff and other professionals. Many of them have appeared in American Bar Association magazines or ABA TECHSHOW conference materials.

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Wednesday
27Jan2010

Apple iPad - A Companion for Time Matters

DateWednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:55PM

Updated on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 9:00AM by Registered CommenterWells Anderson

Updated on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:52PM by Registered CommenterWells Anderson

The Apple iPad, unveiled on January 27, 2010, promises to make Time Matters users more productive. Certainly it is early for in-depth analysis, but we can imagine some of the ways the 24-ounce device with a brilliant 9.7-inch color screen will work as a companion to Time Matters.

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Tuesday
10Nov2009

Quick Tabs Step-by-Step Guide

DateTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:31PM

Quick Tabs allow you to select the fields and filter the records you want to see on any of the Main Lists in Time Matters, including Contacts, Matters, Events, ToDo's, Documents, Billing, Email, Outlines and more. This illustrated step-by-step guide show you how to create User Level Quick Tabs.

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Wednesday
04Nov2009

Better Connections with Clients

DateWednesday, November 4, 2009 at 1:42PM

Using a remote access or online meeting service connects you more closely with your clients and allows you to be more productive when you meet with them from a distance.

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Sunday
11Oct2009

Buying a Server for Time Matters 10

DateSunday, October 11, 2009 at 8:15AM

You may not need a "real" server to run Time Matters 10. But you may need to buy a new computer, especially if you are upgrading from the Professional Edition of Time Matters. This article gives you information about your options and costs.

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Saturday
03Oct2009

Attract New Clients with Effective E-Newsletters

DateSaturday, October 3, 2009 at 12:35PM

Learn how you can keep in touch with your existing clients and build your reputation with prospective ones by regularly e-mailing a firm newsletter. You do not need to spend a lot of time to achieve great results.

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Monday
31Aug2009

Virus Watch

DateMonday, August 31, 2009 at 11:59AM

Today, thousands of computer viruses lurk in computers around the world. While the Internet has fostered an explosion of business activity, it has also fueled the spread of viruses. Learning about the different kinds of threats will help you to defend yourself against them. Simply installing anti-virus software on your computer is not enough.

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Sunday
02Aug2009

Practice Management Assessment

DateSunday, August 2, 2009 at 9:24AM

Practice Management Assessment and Action Plan
To become more efficient, organized and profitable, start by completing a focused Practice Management Assessment. You identify the areas where you will benefits most from improvements in how you use your practice management software. Next, create a concise Action Plan with follow dates. Do it on your own or by working with us over the phone. Then implement your Action Plan on your own or with our assistance.
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Saturday
01Aug2009

Software Police and Software Thieves

DateSaturday, August 1, 2009 at 5:45PM

The clash between software companies wanting to protect their intellectual property (IP) revenue streams and software users continues in full force and has begun to pull in a wider cast of characters. The "software police," the most well-known of which is the Business Software Alliance (BSA), have moved from large enterprise targets to schools and small businesses. This article reviews the requirements of software licenses, consequences of violating them, and steps you can take to protect yourself and your firm.

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Saturday
01Aug2009

Marketing Yourself with Webinars

DateSaturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:33AM

You can attract new clients and professionals who refer business to you by presenting periodic Webinars. But wait a second, maybe the very idea of being a Webinar presenter makes you think, "Me? No way!" Before you dismiss the idea of being a presenter, let's take a look at what assumptions could be holding you back from doing Webinars.

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Monday
01Jun2009

Effective Client Communication

DateMonday, June 1, 2009 at 12:00PM

Choosing the Right Medium for Your Message
Let’s say you are working on a legal matter and you need your client to answer a question for you. You don’t need an answer immediately, but you are under some time pressure and are busy with other matters as well. You call the client and get a voice mail greeting. Now what do you do: Leave a voice mail? Send an e-mail? Instant message? Call later? Or perhaps you are drafting an agreement involving several parties. You could e-mail attachments to everyone and work it out through volleys of e-mails, but are there better alternatives?

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